About the role#
The Michigan Department of Corrections offers unpaid internships for students interested in a career as a Parole or Probation Agent. These roles provide hands-on experience in case management and field operations. You will work directly with staff and offenders to develop the skills needed for correctional work. This program is available for the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters.
What you'll do#
- Review department policies and procedures.
- Attend court proceedings for sentencing, arraignments, and probation violations.
- Assist in developing pre-sentence and violation reports.
- Conduct offender home calls and report daily interactions under staff supervision.
- Use electronic monitoring systems for supervision.
- Help facilitate job readiness and support programs for parolees.
- Track employment retention and job placement outcomes.
- Collect data and provide research assistance on reentry programs.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, community organizations, and reentry service providers.
- Assist in administering risk assessments and creating case plans.
- Identify and refer parolees to local community resources.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university.
- Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass a LEIN background check, fingerprinting screen, and pre-employment drug screening.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site internship located in Michigan.
- Positions are unpaid and do not include a benefits plan.
About State of Michigan
The State of Michigan operates as a government agency based in Lansing. It employs over 10,000 people across 18 state departments. The organization provides services to more than 10 million residents. Its work spans sectors like healthcare, law enforcement, information technology, and natural resources.
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